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Telegraph readers have been reacting to the news, which comes as planning permission is sought for a previously announced 50-metre swimming pool on the site of the current indoor pitch at the Alan Higgs Centre.

Ranj SD said he would still welcome the new training complex but would prefer to see it built elsewhere.

Writing on the Coventry Telegraph Facebook page, he said: "Great news... I'm all for Wasps, keeps the younger generation open minded about moving into rugby, football etc.

"Just not at Alan Higgs, it's built for the football academy. Another nice big complex for rugby please.

"Time to expand not destroy one for another."

Antony Cook wrote: "Good news."

While Dave Mckay said the Wasps "belong in Coventry now" and told critics to "get over it."

Wasps chief executive Nick Eastwood said: “Unfortunately it has not proved possible to coordinate our own plans with the time frame needed for the construction of the pool and related complex, and we do not want to hold up the wider development in any way.

“A number of separate sites have been identified as providing viable options for our training ground needs, including what is currently our preferred site. Those avenues are being actively pursued and are in an advanced stage of discussion.”